Episode #247 Eric Washburn - The Future of Winter, Water, and Wildlife in Colorado

About this episode

Eric Washburn discusses the future of winter, water, and wildlife in Colorado, addressing various environmental issues.

Eric Washburn is a fifth-generation Coloradan who is a big game hunter, who is a Senior Policy Advisor for Pioneer Public Affairs. PPA works on clean energy technologies and advocacy movements to combat the climate crisis, protect natural wonders, and empower marginalized communities across America. Eric discussed many issues from affecting winter, water and wildlife in Colorado, including the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease within elk and deer herds, pushing for the reintroduction of...

People in this episode

Guest: Eric Washburn

Topics covered

• climate crisis
• wildlife
• water issues
• clean energy
• hunting
• Colorado

Keywords

• Colorado
• wildlife
• Chronic Wasting Disease
• clean energy
• climate crisis
• big game hunting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pioneer Public Affairs

Places: Colorado

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